Survey: Dental practice revenue dropped 6% in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially disruptive for high-contact industries, including the $139 billion dental industry. To better understand the economic impact of COVID-19 on the dental industry, SoftwarePundit and Dental Intelligence analyzed the performance data of 3,600 dental practices. Dental practice revenue declined 6% year over year in 2020 The study found that overall dental practice revenue declined by 6% in 2020. This is significantly less than the 38% decline

From Chaos to Calm: Everyday Mindfulness in Your Dental Practice

New Dentists, Stress Management By: Holly Duckworth, LSP, CAE, CMP We live in a world of bigger, better faster and more. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, I would argue it can’t be. “Burnout” is becoming too common of a phrase across many professions. And, we are now aware of the personal challenges such as health issues and divorce or the professional challenges such as legal

5 Choices You Can Make to Influence Positive Change

Practice Management By: Dean Savoca, M.Ed., BCC, CSP Increase revenue, grow patients, plan strategically, and improve relationships: these are primary objectives of many practices that want to make positive changes. But in discussing these objectives, many organizations tend to focus on the problem of what’s not working. Instead, the approach I have found to be most successful is to focus on what is working. When a computer breaks, we troubleshoot

Five Fresh Ways to Show Patients You Care

Practice Management By: Linda Miles, CSP, CMC With a weaker economy, many practices are discovering that they must go back to basics and remember what made them successful in the beginning. Many businesses that become successful also become lax in doing those little things that make a big difference. It boils down to making patients feel so special in your practice that they can’t wait to come back for excellent

Mythbusting: Cell Phones in the Workplace

Practice Management By: Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAA It’s OK to carry my cell phone in my pocket while I’m at work. I mean, if my family needs me, I have to answer. Right? WRONG! You do not need your cell phone on you at all times. Your family should have your office phone number to reach you in case of a true family emergency. If you are in

How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting Practice Owners?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on many industries including dentistry. This is one perspective in a series of blogs on how the stay-at-home order and the virus is affecting individuals in Denver’s dental community. Do you have a story you would like to share? Email [email protected]. By: Female, Pediatric Dental Practice Owner I purchased my practice in November 2011, so almost 9 years ago. I have seven full-time

Remain Calm When Faced With Irate Patients

Practice Management By: TDIC Risk Management Staff Many emotions swirl around the dental office. Fear, stress, worry, dread, apprehension and frustration are all normal and expected. Anger can also be found in the dental office and many dentists have experienced their share of angry patients. But when that anger escalates, practice owners have a responsibility to protect their staff from aggressive, belligerent andthreatening behavior. The Dentists Insurance Company reports several

Physicians issue consensus on odontogenic sinusitis

An international research team has issued a consensus statement on diagnosing the underrecognized infection of odontogenic sinusitis (ODS). The review was published online February 17 in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. ODS is an infection of the paranasal sinuses that can occur from a dental infection or procedures involving the upper jaw. Evidence has shown that clinicians often miss the diagnosis of ODS. The research team included otolaryngologists

9 out of 10 dental injuries not reported on full-body trauma CTs

Approximately 90% of dental injuries in trauma patients who undergo whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans are not described on initial radiology reports, according to a study published on March 15 in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. The accurate diagnosis of dental trauma injuries is vital for treatment planning and to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients, according to the authors. “Radiologists need to pay more attention

Colgate announces research excellence award recipients

Colgate has announced the 2021 winners of its Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), which recognizes academic researchers with a $30,000 grant. The 2021 awardees are as follows: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:6px;} Dr. Adriana Manso, PhD, of the University of British Columbia: “Novel multifunctional curcumin-based adhesive varnish for caries control” Dr. Ammaar Abidi, PhD, of the University of Tennessee: “Evaluation of the effects of phytocannabinoids on human gingival fibroblast proliferation, migration, growth and

Septodont’s Novocol Pharma secures $26M

Septodont’s Novocol Pharma division has secured $32.7 million Canadian ($26 million U.S.) from the Canadian government to further develop its injectable products. The funding will increase biomanufacturing capability of fill-finish sterile injectables at Novocol Pharma’s facility in Cambridge, Ontario, Septodont said.

Why having more healthy patients is a matter of metrics

Why do you practice dentistry? Although many answers might be given in response to this question, for almost every dentist, it comes down to this: to improve the health of each patient. You may have other reasons for owning or working in a practice, but at the end of the day, you are focused on helping more patients become healthier. This is exactly as it should be! Have you stopped